• 4 Dinner (D)
• 20 Breakfast (B)

• London: You’ll need Essential Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA)From?January 8, 2025, UK law means that if you’re entering/transiting through border control in the United Kingdom (UK) and Northern Ireland you’ll need an?Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA)?before you travel. Confused? Don’t be – just read on here.
• London: A modular trip means fellow travellers will join and leave at various locations. There’ll be some goodbyes, sure, but there’ll also be plenty of hellos with new like-minded travellers.
• London: For this trip, we recommend that you carry the British Pound, Euro, Czech Koruna, Polish Zloty, Hungarian Forint, and the Swiss Franc. (It’s a coin collector’s dream!)
• London: This trip includes plenty of interesting Free Time Add-Ons in Amsterdam. So if you’re planning to do any other activity, and looking to book in advance – it’s best to book your tickets between 12-3PM. Of course, you can always book any other time (we’re all about freedom to explore!). But make sure you don’t miss the other activities, or a coach transfer to the accommodation!
• London: You’ll stay in a Twin share room (meaning you’ll be paired with a fellow traveller of the same gender, and will have two separate beds). If you’re booking your trip with a friend/travel companion – just let us know, so we can join your bookings and ensure you share a room. Need a lil’ more privacy? You’re welcome to opt for a single supplement if you like.
• Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum: Due to new regulations, we cannot guarantee Auschwitz entry tickets for bookings made less than 60 days before your visit. We’ll make every effort to secure your ticket, but if we’re unable to do so, we’ll provide an alternative included experience of equal value.
• London: Your Trip Manager will advise you on who you’ll share your room with. On this trip, you’ll stay in a multi-share room with other travellers of the same sex.

• Berlin: Heads up culture vultures. Here’s your chance to check out the longest open-air gallery in the world.
• Berlin: Get your culture on. It’s time to see Tiergarten, Alexanderplatz, the Russian War Memorial, Brandenburg Gate and the historic Reichstag building. 
• Dresden: See the Baroque architecture that was rebuilt after the WWII bombings. Royal Residence, Zwinger Palace, Opera House and Frauenkirche.
• Prague: Walk through the winding cobbled streets and head up into the fairytale-like Castle District for panoramic city views.
• Kraków: Get your bearings in this medieval Polish city. Our orientation will get you familiar with the cathedral, Royal Castle and all the best places to grab a beer.  
• Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum: Reflect on the tragedies of the past with a solemn visit to the largest concentration camp in World War II. Please note: Due to new regulations we cannot guarantee tickets for Auschwitz for bookings made less than 60 days prior to your visit. We will make every effort to secure your ticket however if we are unable to do so we will provide an alternative inclusion of equal value. 
• Banská Bystrica: This historic Slovakian city is filled with ornate buildings and framed by snow-capped mountains. It’s the perfect Insta backdrop! 
• Ljubljana: Join your new gang for an orientation of Slovenia’s fairytale-like capital. Get your fix of rainbow architecture, Insta-friendly bridges and epic mountain backdrops.
• Venice: Speed across the lagoon to the aqueous island of Venice.
• Rome: Stroll around the Italian capital, ticking off some sights on your bucket list! 
• Paris: Take a dreamy jaunt around the city of romance. Fall in love with landmarks like the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, Louvre, Champs-Élysées and Notre-Dame Cathedral.
• Paris: Your chance to learn the art of fragrance at a Parisian perfume house. You know it makes scents! (soz).

Visit the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum for a sober encounter with history. Walk past the preserved barracks, guard towers and rail tracks that once brought prisoners here, and learn from exhibits that document persecution, survival and loss.

Guides provide context to names, places and dates, honoring those who suffered. This is a time to listen, acknowledge and pause for reflection, carrying the lessons of the past into the present.

Walk through pivotal sites of modern history: the Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe, the discreet site of Hitler’s bunker, remnants of the Wall and Cold War checkpoints like Checkpoint Charlie. A local guide connects streetscapes to seismic events.

Understand how ideology, division and resilience shaped Berlin’s psyche and skyline. This in-depth exploration is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Settle into a sleek black boat for a classic gondola ride, gliding along backstreet canals where pastel facades peel and laundry sways. Slip beneath serenely arched bridges as the lagoon’s hush replaces city bustle.

Gondoliers navigate waterways once ruled by merchants and doges, revealing a softer, slower Venice. Optional experience at additional cost, bookable on tour.

Tie on an apron and learn to make fresh pasta in a hands-on cooking class. Knead, roll and shape before sitting down to your creation with classic sauces, a sweet finish and a glass of local wine.

Chefs share Roman tips—from cacio e pepe to perfect al dente—in a warm Roman trattoria atmosphere. Optional experience at additional cost, bookable on tour.

Clip in with an expert pilot for a breathtaking tandem paragliding launch, catching thermals to glide above Interlaken. Take in snow-capped peaks and turquoise lakes as the valley unfolds far below.

Float, bank and soar in smooth air before a gentle landing—an unforgettable Alpine perspective with minimal running and maximum thrill. Optional experience at additional cost, bookable on tour.

Climb into Prague’s Castle District for panoramic city views over spires and red-tiled roofs. Marvel at St. Vitus Cathedral’s gothic silhouette and wander cobbled lanes that whisper of Bohemian kings and centuries of change.

Back in the historic core, take in Old Town Square and the Astronomical Clock, where pastel facades and arcaded houses frame a theatrical city stage. Hear tales of guilds, emperors and reformers that shaped this fairy-tale capital.

Circle the boulevards as Paris shimmers into evening: the Eiffel Tower sparkle, lamp-lit bridges over the Seine and grand squares in soft gold. Monuments glow, cafés hum and the City of Light lives up to its legend.

Roll past Concorde and Opéra Garnier, watch riverboats trace silver ribbons, and feel why nighttime belongs to flâneurs and photographers. A stylish introduction to Parisian mood and silhouette.

Dress for an evening of elegance as waltzes and arias fill a baroque hall. Hear Mozart and Strauss played where emperors once kept time, in a city that lives and breathes classical music.

This polished performance pairs rich acoustics with Habsburg-era ambience—an essential Vienna moment. Optional classical concert at additional cost, bookable on tour.

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Join a guided panoramic tour of the German capital to admire the Brandenburg Gate, the historic Reichstag building, broad boulevards skirting Tiergarten and the buzz of Alexanderplatz. See elegant facades sit alongside bold memorials and creative quarters as Berlin reveals its many layers.

Trace the city’s story from Prussian grandeur to Cold War division and back to reunification. Orient yourself along Unter den Linden and pass solemn monuments that anchor Berlin’s past, setting the scene for your own deeper discoveries.

Walk the riverside stretch of murals at the East Side Gallery, the world’s longest open-air gallery painted onto a surviving section of the Berlin Wall. Color, satire and hope spill across the concrete as artists transform a boundary into a canvas.

Created in 1990 after reunification, the artworks channel a city’s rebirth and a continent’s new chapter. Stroll beside the Spree, read the imagery, and pause for photos and reflection where history and street art meet.

Explore Dresden’s Old Town, where the luminous sandstone of the Frauenkirche, the courtyards of the Zwinger Palace, and the stately Semperoper Opera House reveal a city restored with extraordinary care. Elegant squares and river views frame a living gallery of Baroque architecture.

Destroyed in 1945 and rebuilt after the WWII bombings, Dresden stands as a testament to resilience. Learn how artisans and historians pieced together fragments to revive Saxony’s royal capital and its cultural heart.

Find your bearings amid Europe’s largest medieval square, the Main Market Square (Rynek Glówny), with its Cloth Hall arcades and trumpeter’s call from St. Mary’s Basilica. Trace medieval lanes toward Wawel Hill for storybook views.

Glimpse the courtyards of the Wawel Royal Castle, seat of Polish kings, and hear how trade routes, faith and scholarship shaped Kraków’s golden age. Cafés and street musicians add a warm, lived-in rhythm to the city’s heritage core.

Stretch your legs in the heart of Slovakia’s historic mining city, the Slovak National Uprising Square, framed by pastel townhouses and a leaning clock tower. Snap the mountain-fringed skyline and colorful facades that make this stop an instant charmer.

Hear how silver and copper wealth shaped merchant houses and civic pride, and how the city later became a WWII resistance symbol. A compact, photogenic pause with a proud, central-European soul.

Stroll the leafy Ljubljanica riverfront and lively Prešeren Square, crossing the elegant Triple Bridge to pocket-sized lanes lined with boutiques and cafés. Statues, street musicians and pastel facades capture the city’s relaxed, youthful mood.

Meet Ljubljana’s friendly dragon on the Dragon Bridge and learn how architect Jože Plecnik shaped this harmonious capital. A gentle, design-loving city that rewards the unhurried wanderer.

Speed across the lagoon by private motoscafo, skimming past islets and church towers as the sweep of the Venetian skyline unfolds. Disembark near the Riva to step into St Mark’s Square, watched over by the Doge’s palace and campanile.

Glide by the waterfront facades of the Palazzo Ducale and San Giorgio Maggiore’s gleaming dome, arriving at the ceremonial heart of a onetime maritime republic where pageantry and power once ruled the seas.

Soak in Rome’s open-air salon with the baroque theatrics of the Trevi Fountain, the perfect symmetry of the Pantheon and café-lined Piazza Navona. Street life, sculptures and sunlight reveal the city’s irresistible rhythm.

Glance toward the Colosseum and forums that anchor imperial Rome while you learn local tips for gelato stops and golden-hour vistas. Layers of empire, papal splendour and everyday neighborhoods converge at every corner.

Survey signature sights along the Champs-Élysées, salute the Arc de Triomphe, and admire the palatial wings of the Louvre. Cross to Île de la Cité for views of Notre-Dame Cathedral, bookstalls and river life.

Hear how revolutions, boulevards and Belle Époque elegance shaped modern Paris. This overview helps you map out museums, cafés and neighborhoods for deeper exploration at your own pace later on.

Step inside a Parisian perfume house to learn the art of fragrance with experts from Fragonard Perfumery. Explore raw essences, discover how notes are blended and test your nose on accords of jasmine, citrus and iris.

Uncover the history of scent in Paris, where apothecaries became parfumeurs and fashion met aroma. Take away new knowledge—and perhaps a signature whisper of Paris to call your own.

Venture into the lowlands for a traditional Dutch farm dinner, meeting local producers and hearing how polders and dykes shaped rural life. Sample regional cheeses—creamy goudas and aged wheels—paired with rustic sides and convivial farmhouse hospitality.

Learn about centuries-old craft, wooden clogs and barnhouse traditions while the sun slips over flat horizons. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Cruise the UNESCO-listed canal ring as bridges twinkle and gables glow in reflection. Drift past merchant houses, warehouse facades and leaning spires while stories of the Dutch Golden Age bring the waterways to life.

Glide under stone arches and spot narrow neck gables designed for hoisting goods. With cozy salons and city lights outside, this is Amsterdam at its most atmospheric. Optional experience at additional cost, bookable on tour.

Ascend to a viewing deck for panoramic views over the IJ, the harbor and a sea of gabled rooftops. Trace the rings of canals, spot church spires and take in the evolving harbor skyline where heritage meets modern design.

It’s the perfect golden-hour perch for wide-angle photos and city orientation from above. Optional experience at additional cost, bookable on tour.

Explore creative corners of the city, tracing street art culture through courtyards, canals and community spaces in Kreuzberg and Friedrichshain. See large-scale murals and industrial yards turned creative hubs while learning how subcultures thrive here.

Discover collectives, galleries and cafés that make Berlin an ever-evolving canvas. Optional experience at additional cost, bookable on tour.

Celebrate Czech traditions with a traditional Czech folklore dinner of roast meats, dumplings and seasonal sides. Toast with local beer as live musicians and dancers fill the hall with spirited songs and swirling costumes.

Hear the stories behind the steps and instruments while sampling hearty Bohemian dishes. Optional experience at additional cost, bookable on tour.

Delve deeper into Prague’s historic core with Charles Bridge statuary, Old Town Square and lanes lined by Gothic and baroque facades. A local expert reveals alchemists’ legends, guild secrets and the clock’s mechanical theater.

Unpack centuries of architecture and anecdotes at a relaxed pace, perfect for photographers and curious minds. Optional experience at additional cost, bookable on tour.

Cruise the Danube as floodlit palaces glide by: the turreted Hungarian Parliament, the ramparts of Buda Castle and the jewel-bright Chain Bridge. A relaxed dinner pairs Hungarian flavors with grand river vistas.

Watch Buda and Pest sparkle from the water while a local soundtrack sets the mood. Optional experience at additional cost, bookable on tour.

Nibble your way through hidden alleys, sample cicchetti—Venetian small plates—in cozy bacari wine bars. Expect baccalà mantecato, marinated seafood and local pours as you weave near the Rialto market backstreets.

Learn how lagoon life shaped Venice’s bite-sized cuisine and where locals escape the crowds for aperitivo. Optional experience at additional cost, bookable on tour.

Follow an expert guide to step inside the Colosseum, imagining gladiators beneath soaring arches. Continue through the Roman Forum—once the empire’s beating heart—before ascending Palatine Hill for time-layered views.

Hear tales of emperors, triumphs and daily life that etched Rome into world memory. Optional experience at additional cost, bookable on tour.

Settle in for a soulful Tuscan dinner—think crostini, handmade pasta and grilled meats—paired with ruby Chianti wines. Candles flicker over stone walls as conversations flow like Sangiovese.

Savor seasonal regional dishes rooted in countryside traditions, with stories of producers and recipes passed down through generations. Optional experience at additional cost, bookable on tour.

Ride the historic cog railway to Jungfraujoch – Top of Europe, stepping out to a high-alpine world of snow and ice. From the Sphinx Terrace, gaze over the vast Aletsch Glacier and serrated peaks in every direction.

Between ice tunnels and summit viewpoints, this is the Alps at full scale—a true bucket-list ascent. Optional experience at additional cost, bookable on tour. Weather conditions may affect operations.

Dress for sparkle as you settle in for dinner and a cabaret show, where feathers, taps and sparkling costumes and live music light up the stage. Bubbles in hand, toast to timeless Parisian nightlife.

From classic cancan kicks to contemporary acts, the ambiance is pure fête. Optional experience at additional cost, bookable on tour.